Duty to mitigate more important than a ‘sense of entitlement’

A recent judgment in a wrongful dismissal claim is a useful reminder for both employers and employees that refusing to accept a reasonable offer of employment will negate a wrongful dismissal claim. Hickey v. Christie & Walther Communications Limited is not a ground-breaking decision but, insightful nonetheless.

The plaintiff, Joseph Hickey, was the vice-president of sales for Christie & Walther Communications (CWC) when the company entered into negotiations to sell to Turris Communications in the fall of 2015. For more click here.

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